Best High Schools in South Taft, CA

South Taft, CA has 3 high schools with 3,580 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Taft score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Taft underperform expectations.

1. Taft Union High

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Taft Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1102 Students

2. Maricopa High

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Maricopa Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 84 Students

3. Independence High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kern High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2394 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Taft, CA

South Taft, CA has 4 middle schools with 1,706 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Taft score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Taft exceed expectations.

1. Lincoln Junior High

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Taft City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students

2. Maricopa Middle

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maricopa Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 77 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Taft, CA

South Taft, CA has 3 elementary schools with 944 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Taft score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Taft don't meet expectations.

1. Midway Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Midway Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 85 Students

2. Lakeside

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakeside Union • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 749 Students

3. Roosevelt Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Taft City • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 475 Students

4. Maricopa Elementary

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maricopa Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students

5. Conley Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Taft City • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 312 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Taft, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

South Taft, CA has a total population of 152 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 58%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Taft, CA

6,230

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

58%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

9%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Taft, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

24.58 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.13 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Taft, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Taft, CA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,363 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit South Taft, CA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near South Taft, CA

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Taft, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations